One coat is never enough—create a high-impact space with glossy, lacquered walls

A Black Lacquer Dining Room

A Black Lacquer Dining Room

In this Manhattan apartment, a 19th-century French chandelier hangs above a dining table made from a pair of ’70s brass bases found on eBay. The ’40s French dining chairs are upholstered in a Lelièvre velvet, the shades are of a Lee Jofa silk, and the rug is by the Rug Company. The walls were painted with 10 coats of custom lacquer.

A Blue Lacquer Entry

A Blue Lacquer Entry

This Manhattan apartment decorated by Miles Redd has a mix of bold elements, including glossy Yves Klein-blue walls, a red leather-covered door, and floors painted with a geometric faux-marble pattern.